Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), November 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released the 21st installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, directly transferring over Rs 18,000 crore to the bank accounts of nine crore beneficiaries. This significant distribution took place at a function in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, aimed at further strengthening the government’s support for farmers.

During the event, PM Modi also inaugurated the Natural Farming Exhibition and attended the South India National Farming Summit. He interacted with local farmers and explored the exhibition, which showcased various agricultural products and included a section highlighting the growth of plants and crops.

The South India Natural Farming Summit 2025, held from November 19-21, is organized by the Tamil Nadu Natural Farming Stakeholders Forum. The summit emphasizes sustainable, eco-friendly, and chemical-free farming practices, advocating for the transition to natural and regenerative farming as a climate-smart and economically sustainable model for India’s agricultural future.

The event also aims to foster market linkages for farmer-producer organizations and rural entrepreneurs, while promoting innovations in organic inputs, agro-processing, eco-friendly packaging, and indigenous technologies. The summit is witnessing participation from over 50,000 farmers, natural farming practitioners, scientists, organic input suppliers, and stakeholders from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi visited Andhra Pradesh to participate in the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Satya Sai Baba. In his address, he highlighted that devotion without service,